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This month the CSI Specifying Practice Group discussed the results of a group survey about product submittals. The intent was to learn how the group processed contractor submittals for products that are not specified by name.
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Be Careful! A word of caution for anyone using the 11th Edition of Architectural Graphic Standards: The coefficients of linear thermal expansion for...
Careless practices of preparing the Agreement Between the Owner and Contractor and assembling the Documents to be attached to this Agreement could...
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The newly opened rest stop on Interstate 95 in Delaware includes an unusual combination of door hardware on the entry and interior vestibule. All the...
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All I could think was "Were you born in a barn?" It was one of the memorable lines from my father when anyone left a door open, spilling all the...
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Keypad locks offer the advantage of removing the need for keys, while sill maintaining a secure opening. The opening security is controlled by...
Call it a fascination. Last week I had the opportunity to attend a Prosoco seminar about fluid applied air barriers at the Simeone Foundation...
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Tables of Contents are a valuable coordination tool to ensure the project manual includes everything required without duplication or conflict. The...
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Top and bottom surface bolts are used on the inactive leaf of pairs of doors. The bolts hold the door closed until the full door opening is require....
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Accessibility standard ANSI A117.1 requires exposed water supply and drain pipes to be insulated or configured to prevent contact. Here is a lavatory...
